Mathematics, A.S.-B.S.
This is a suggested course plan. It is highly recommended that you meet regularly with your academic advisor to determine your course selection and progress toward graduation.
This catalog also includes a complete list of requirements for the Mathematics B.S. degree.
North Carolina Community College
UGETC Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| UGETC | English composition (ENG 111 + ENG 112 = ENGL 105) | 6 |
| UGETC | Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (2 courses from at least 2 different disciplines; see UGETC list below) | 6 |
| UGETC | Social/Behavioral Sciences (2 courses from at least 2 different disciplines; see UGETC list below) | 6 |
| MAT 271 | Calculus I (UNC MATH 231 + MATH 110P) 1 | 4 |
| MAT 272 | Calculus II (UNC MATH 232 + MAT 110P) 1 | 4 |
| PHY 251 | General Physics I (UNC PHYS 116) 2 | 4 |
| PHY 252 | General Physics II (UNC PHYS 117) 2 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Additional General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| XXX 111 | Foreign Language Level 1 | 3 |
| XXX 112 | Foreign Language Level 2 | 3 |
| XXX 211 | Foreign Language Level 3 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Other Required Hours
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success (GENR ---) | 1 |
| MAT 273 | Calculus III (UNC MATH 233) 1 | 4 |
| MAT 285 | Differential Equations (UNC MATH 383) 1 | 3 |
| Natural sciences elective course #1 3 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Community College Hours | 62 | |
| 1 | Required in the major. |
| 2 | Counts in the major. |
| 3 | At least four courses in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (but not in mathematics) are required for the B.S. degree in mathematics. It is recommended to select one course from the UGETC list. |
UNC-Chapel Hill
Semester 5
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 381 | Discrete Mathematics 1, H | 3 |
| Natural sciences elective course #2 1, 2 | 4 | |
| EDUC 301 | Junior Transfer Seminar - Thriving in Transition (recommended) | 3 |
| LFIT --- | Lifetime Fitness | 1 |
| Connections | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 14 | |
| H | Honors version available. An honors course fulfills the same requirements as the nonhonors version of that course. Enrollment and GPA restrictions may apply. |
Semester 6
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 521 | Advanced Calculus I 1, H | 3 |
| MATH 347 | Linear Algebra for Applications 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 577 | Linear Algebra | |
| Natural sciences elective course #3 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Natural sciences elective course #4 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| H | Honors version available. An honors course fulfills the same requirements as the nonhonors version of that course. Enrollment and GPA restrictions may apply. |
Semester 7
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 522 | Advanced Calculus II 1, H | 3 |
| or MATH 523 | Functions of a Complex Variable with Applications | |
| or MATH 528 | Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences I | |
| or MATH 566 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis | |
| MATH 533 | Elementary Theory of Numbers 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 534 | Elements of Modern Algebra | |
| or MATH 548 | Combinatorial Mathematics | |
| or MATH 578 | Algebraic Structures | |
| COMP 110 | Introduction to Programming 1, H | 3 |
| or COMP 116 | Introduction to Scientific Programming | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| H | Honors version available. An honors course fulfills the same requirements as the nonhonors version of that course. Enrollment and GPA restrictions may apply. |
Semester 8
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH--- | MATH elective (numbered above MATH 520) 1, 3 | 3 |
| MATH--- | MATH elective (numbered above MATH 520) 1, 3 | 3 |
| MATH--- | MATH elective (numbered above MATH 520) 1, 3 | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| 1 | Required in the major. |
| 2 | Four courses in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (beyond the General Education Requirements), but not taken in the Department of Mathematics. The number of courses taken at UNC–Chapel Hill will depend on how many were taken at the community college. This pathway reflects that one (1) course was taken at the community college. |
| 3 |
UGETC Course List (A.S. Curriculum)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition (two courses) | 6 | |
| ENG 111 | Writing & Inquiry 1 | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines 1 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (two courses from at least two different disciplines) | 6 | |
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation (UNC GENR 180) | |
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I (UNC ARTH 151) | |
| ART 115 | Art History Survey II (UNC ARTH 152) | |
| COM 120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (UNC COMM 120), OR | |
COM 231 | Public Speaking (UNC COMM 113) | |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation (UNC DRAM 116) | |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I (UNC ENGL 128) 2 | |
| ENG 232 | American Literature II (UNC ENGL 128) 2 | |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I (UNC ENGL 120) 2 | |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II (UNC ENGL 121) 2 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation (UNC MUSC 141) | |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz (UNC MUSC 145) | |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues (UNC PHIL 101) 2 | |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics (UNC PHIL 160) 2 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science (two coures from at least two different disciplines) | 6 | |
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics (UNC GENR 140) 3 | |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Microeconomics (UNC GENR 140) 3 | |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I (UNC GENR 157) | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II (UNC GENR 150) | |
| HIS 131 | American History I (UNC HIST 127) | |
| HIS 132 | American History II (UNC HIST 128) | |
| POL 120 | American Government (UNC POLI 100) | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology (UNC PSYC 101) | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology (UNC SOCI 101) | |
| Mathematics (select two courses) | 8 | |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra (UNC MATH 110P) | |
| MAT 172 | Pre-calculus Trigonometry (UNC MATH 130 + MATH 110P) | |
| MAT 263 | Brief Calculus (UNC MATH 152 + MATH 110P) | |
| MAT 271 | Calculus I (UNC MATH 231 + MATH 110P) | |
| MAT 272 | Calculus II (UNC MATH 232 + MATH 110P) | |
| Natural Sciences (select 8 SCH from the following courses): | 8 | |
| AST 151/151A | General Astronomy I and Lab (UNC ASTR 101 & ASTR 101L) | |
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology (UNC GENR 130) | |
| BIO 111 & 112 | General Biology I & II (UNC BIOL 101 + BIOL 101L + BIOL 279 + BIOL 279L) | |
| CHM 151 & 152 | General Chemistry I & II (UNC CHEM 101 + CHEM 101L +CHEM 102 + CHEM 102L) | |
| GEL 111 | Introduction Geology (UNC GEOL 101 + GEOL 101L) | |
| PHY 110/110A | Conceptual Physics and Lab (UNC PHYS 101) | |
| PHYS 151 & 152 | College Physics I & II (UNC PHYS 104 + PHYS 105) | |
| PHYS 251 & 252 | General Physics I & II (UNC PHYS 116 + PHYS 117) | |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
| 1 | Students who complete both ENG 111 and 112 receive credit for UNC ENGL 100 + ENGL 105. |
| 2 | Course may have prerequisite(s). Consult the North Carolina Community College Combined Course Library for most current information. |
| 3 | ECO 251 + 252 = UNC ECON 101 + UNC GENR 140. |
Additional Resources
Applying to Carolina
- The Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides information about the application process for transfer students.
Advising and Community College Course Selection
- For UGETC, Pre-Major, Elective, or GEC course options, please refer to the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement transfer course list.
- Students should work with their community college academic advisor to ensure appropriate course selection for AA/AS degree completion.
Additional Resources
- To find out how your N.C. community college coursework will transfer to UNC, please view the Common Curriculum.
- If you completed an associate's degree prior to 2014 or under the old common curriculum, please view the rules here.
